Air Defense®

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Brand: NOW

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Net Contents

90 Veg Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Veg Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

45

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 03372 7

Product Version

CODE 3372 V6

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

17Active Ingredients

17 distinct active ingredients are disclosed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

7% Daily Value Coverage

7 ingredients report a %DV; 1 meet or exceed 100% DV.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Allergen Guide

Contains

  • Milk
  • Egg
  • Fish
  • Shellfish
  • Tree Nuts
  • Wheat
  • Soy
  • Gluten

Allergen flags are parsed automatically from the official label's claims and statements. Always verify against the physical product label before use, especially if you have a severe allergy.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Veg Capsule(s) · 2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving% Daily Value
Vitamin A(Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate)3333 IU67%
Vitamin C(Ascorbic Acid)500 mg833%
Vitamin E(D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)20 IU67%
Magnesium(Magnesium Oxide)45 mg11%
Zinc(Zinc Ascorbic Acid Blend)10 mg67%
Selenium(L-Selenomethionine)50 mcg71%
Manganese(Manganese Amino Acid Chelate)1 mg50%
Andrographolides
14-Deoxyandrographolides
Neoandrographolides
Paractin (Andrographis paniculata) (aerial) extract10 mg
Elderberry67 mg
Echinacea root extract67 mg
ImmunEnhancer(Arabinogalactan)67 mg
Olive leaf extract67 mg
Astragalus root extract34 mg
Ginger root extract17 mg
L-Arginine25 mg
L-Glutamine25 mg
L-Lysine(L-Lysine Hydrochloride)25 mg

Not Present

Amino Acid Profile

3 amino acids detected on the label, including 1 essential. Bars show the disclosed amount per serving; total mapped amino acids ≈ 75 mg.

Essential amino acidNon-essential

Other Ingredients

CelluloseMagnesium StearateSilica

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules twice daily as needed.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Allergies

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: All Other

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet. Keep in Bottle.

Precautions re: Allergies

Vitamin E from non-GMO soy.

Formulation

Formula re: Contains

Air Defense contains PARACTIN, a patented extract of Andrographis paniculata, which has been shown in scientific studies to support a healthy and balanced immune response.* ImmunEnhancer, Elderberry, Echinacea, and Astragalus botanical extracts have been included to support normal immune system function.* Olive Leaf Extract has also been added to help maintain healthy respiratory function.*

Formula re: Contains

Healty Immune with Paractin

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Formula re: Contains

Vitamin E from non-GMO soy.

FDA Statements

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Other Label Statements

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

NOW Air Defense is a blend of ingredients that promote healthy, all-season immune system and respiratory health.*

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 3372 V6

Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM)

The registered trademark Air Defense is being used pursuant to a limited trademark license agreement with NaturalCare Products, Inc.; PARACTIN is the registered trademark of HP Ingredients; ImmunEnhancer is a trademark of Lonza Inc.

General Statements: All Other Content

~ Maintain Healthy Respiratory Function* ~ Year-Round Immune Support*

General Statements: All Other Content

General Health

General Statements: All Other Content

Family owned since 1968.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

General Statements: All Other Content

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW Foods

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

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Research & Studies

  • Select dietary supplement ingredients for preserving and protecting the immune system in healthy individuals: A systematic review

    C Crawford, LVL Brown, RB Costello, PA Deuster - Nutrients, 2022 - mdpi.com

    … of the market today with current claims for immune health. … for dietary supplements and by marketed health claims on … One study involved 40 male and female US Air Force cadets …

    202241 citations
  • A Dose of Defense?: Omega-3 Supplements Appear Protective against PM Effects

    C Washam - Environmental Health Perspectives, 2008 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    … Now a new study of Shanghai residents reveals that the elderly, women, and individuals with lower educational backgrounds are especially vulnerable to outdoor air pollu- …

    2008
  • The safety and effectiveness of supplement use in aviation

    TE Sather, CL Woolsey, F Cromartie, MW Evans - Sport J, 2013 - researchgate.net

    … fitness test twice per year, but are now routinely trained for their job specific duties on a … In the US Air Force, the decision on which supplements are allowable is left to the discretion …

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  • Protecting military personnel from high risk dietary supplements

    PA Deuster, HR Lieberman - Drug testing and analysis, 2016 - Wiley Online Library

    … (64%), 31% of Soldiers take dietary supplements to give them … of supplement use by Air Force and Coast Guard personnel are similar to those of Army soldiers.13 Dietary supplements …

    201625 citations
  • Longitudinal changes in dietary supplement use among United States military personnel: the US military dietary supplement use study

    JJ Knapik, DW Trone, RA Steelman, EK Farina… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com

    … 14%, p < 0.01) and consisted of more Air Force personnel with fewer personnel from other services (Air Force 39%, Army 31%, Marine Corps 10%, Navy 19%, p < 0.01). Compared to …

    20246 citations
  • Dietary supplement use associated with Air Force fitness and deployment Health

    MJ Bell - 2015 - corescholar.libraries.wright.edu

    … Subjects who felt much worse now than prior to deployment did have a 23% increase in … supplement use among Air Force members and their association with fitness and health. In …

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Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2016-01-25. DSLD Label ID: 56125. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.